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Why everyone should learn to fix things

When was the last time you repaired something instead of throwing it away? If you are like most people, you probably can't remember. Yet learning a few simple repair skills could save you money, reduce waste and even make you happier.

Consider the obvious benefit first: money. A loose chair leg, a broken zip or a dripping tap can often be fixed in minutes with basic tools and a short online tutorial. Calling a professional or buying a replacement, on the other hand, can be surprisingly expensive.

Then there is the environment. Every item we repair is one less item thrown away, and one less new product that has to be manufactured and transported. Small repairs, multiplied across millions of households, really do add up.

But perhaps the greatest reward is personal. There is a special kind of satisfaction in bringing a broken object back to life with your own hands. Many people who join community repair cafés say they enjoy the sense of achievement as much as the savings.

So next time something breaks, don't reach straight for your wallet. Reach for a screwdriver instead. You might be surprised at what you can do.

読み手を引きつける

記事に最も適切なものを選びましょう。

Which is the most engaging title for an article about walking to work?
- a) Walking
- b) The secret to a happier commute? Your own two feet
- c) An article about walking to work
Which is the most effective opening sentence for an article about sleep?
- a) Have you ever wondered why you feel so tired on Monday mornings?
- b) This article is about sleep.
- c) Sleep is a topic that I will write about.
Which is the most memorable ending for an article about trying new hobbies?
- a) In conclusion, that is all I have to say.
- b) So why not pick up a paintbrush this weekend? You have nothing to lose.
- c) The end.
___ it or not, octopuses have three hearts.
- a) Believe
- b) Think
- c) Know
First, there is the money you save. ___ there is the time.
- a) Whereas
- b) Then
- c) Despite
Which sentence speaks directly to the reader?
- a) Imagine you could speak five languages fluently.
- b) It is believed that languages are useful.
- c) Languages were studied by the researchers.
The old bicycle was covered in ___ dust.
- a) many
- b) thick
- c) big

記事、エッセイ、それともレポート？

各文を読みましょう。その文がどの種類の文章から来た可能性が最も高いかを選んでください。

Recommendations: It is recommended that the café should extend its opening hours.
- a) Article
- b) Essay
- c) Report
Ever tried cooking without a recipe? Trust me, it's more fun than it sounds!
- a) Article
- b) Essay
- c) Report
On the one hand, uniforms reduce pressure to wear expensive clothes. On the other hand, they limit self-expression.
- a) Article
- b) Essay
- c) Report
The aim of this document is to summarise the results of the staff survey.
- a) Article
- b) Essay
- c) Report
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your trainers and get outside!
- a) Article
- b) Essay
- c) Report
In conclusion, while technology has clear advantages, its drawbacks cannot be ignored.
- a) Article
- b) Essay
- c) Report

ライティング課題

若者向けのウェブサイトで、次のお知らせを見ました：「Articles wanted: The skill everyone should learn. Tell us about a practical skill you think everyone should have, explain why it is useful and persuade our readers to try it.」あなたの記事を書きましょう。

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記事に、短くて目を引くタイトルがある。
書き出しで、質問、意外な事実、または直接の呼びかけによって読み手の注意をつかんだ。
各段落で主な考えを1つ展開した。
生き生きした正確な語彙を使い、読み手に直接語りかけた。
読み手を説得するために、理由と例を挙げた。
結びが印象に残る（たとえば質問や行動の呼びかけ）。

解答

読み手を引きつける

b) The secret to a happier commute? Your own two feet短く、好奇心をかき立て、トピックのヒントを与えています。
a) Have you ever wondered why you feel so tired on Monday mornings?読み手自身の経験につながる質問は、読み手を引き込みます。
b) So why not pick up a paintbrush this weekend? You have nothing to lose.読み手に直接語りかけ、行動を促しています。
a) BelieveBelieve it or not は、意外な事実を導くときに使う決まった表現です。
b) ThenThen there is ... は、次の点を生き生きと示します。
a) Imagine you could speak five languages fluently.Imagine you ... は、読み手を you と呼びかけ、トピックに誘います。
b) thickThick は dust（や snow、fog）と自然に結びつきます。Many は可算名詞に使い、big は dust とは結びつきません。

記事、エッセイ、それともレポート？

c) Report見出しと It is recommended that ... は、レポートの典型です。
a) Article質問、短縮形、くだけた直接的な文体は、記事の典型です。
b) EssayOn the one hand と On the other hand で両方の立場を示すのは、賛否を述べるエッセイの典型です。
c) Report目的を述べ、アンケート結果に言及するのは、レポートの導入の典型です。
a) Article感嘆符を付けた直接的な行動の呼びかけは、記事の典型的な結びです。
b) Essayこのようなフォーマルでバランスのとれた結論は、エッセイの典型です。

解答例

Cooking from scratch: the skill that feeds your future

Imagine opening your fridge, seeing a few random ingredients and turning them into a delicious dinner in twenty minutes. Sounds like magic? It isn't. It's simply the result of knowing how to cook, and it is a skill anyone can learn.

Let's start with your health. When you cook for yourself, you decide exactly what goes into your food: how much salt, how much sugar and how many vegetables. Ready meals and takeaways, however convenient, rarely give you that control.

Then there's your wallet. A bag of rice, a few onions and some lentils cost very little, yet they can feed a family for days. Once you know a handful of basic recipes, you'll be amazed at how much you save each month.

Finally, cooking brings people together. Sharing a meal you have made yourself is one of the simplest ways to show friends and family that you care, and it often leads to the best conversations.

So, why not start this weekend? Choose one easy recipe, invite a friend to help and see what happens. Your future self will thank you.